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UN says 1,700 killed in Syria’s Suweida violence, cites possible war crimes

More than 1,700 people were killed, nearly 200,000 displaced and multiple actors including Syrian government forces, tribal fighters and Druze armed groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes during a week of violence in southern Syria in July 2025, a UN investigation said on Friday. The 85-page report by the Independent International Commission […]

27.03.2026 13:50

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Cyprus fire service receives advanced training system

ERB Asfalistiki, a member of the Eurobank Group, on Friday announced that it delivered a firefighting training simulator to the Cyprus fire service, strengthening their long-standing cooperation on fire safety. According to the announcement, the initiative forms part of a 25-year collaboration between the two organisations, reflecting their continued commitment to promoting fire prevention and […]

27.03.2026 13:34

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Nasa’s Artemis astronauts enter final preparations for Moon mission

The four astronauts selected for Nasa’s Artemis II mission were due to arrive in Florida on Friday, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than five decades. Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are set to launch […]

27.03.2026 13:09

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Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort

The Kremlin on Friday denied reports that President Vladimir Putinhad asked leading businessmen to donate money to stabilise Russia’s finances as it presses on with the war in Ukraine. The reports, citing unnamed sources, were published by independent Russian outlet The Bell and by the Financial Times after Putin held a closed-door meeting with business […]

27.03.2026 13:04

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Cyprus Stock Exchange admits additional iDNA Genomics shares

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council on Friday announced the admission to trading of 4,167 additional shares of iDNA Genomics Public Ltd on the Emerging Companies Market. According to the announcement, the shares were issued following the conversion of 100 convertible bonds into shares, in accordance with Article 58 of the CSE Law. The newly […]

27.03.2026 12:57

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Cosmos Insurance to propose €1m dividend to shareholders

The board of directors of Cosmos Insurance Public Company Ltd on Friday announced the approval of the company’s audited financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The board also unanimously approved the management report, the annual corporate governance report, and the audited financial statements as part of its decisions. The company announced […]

27.03.2026 12:51

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CSE confirms closure dates for Catholic and Orthodox Easter

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday announced its Easter holiday schedule, informing investors and market participants of upcoming trading suspensions in April. The exchange stated that on April 3, 2026 and April 6, 2026, which mark the celebration of Catholic Easter, no trading sessions or clearing and settlement of transactions will take place. The […]

27.03.2026 12:46

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Diagne outlines Unficyp’s four priorities after Christodoulides meeting

United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) chief Khassim Diagne on Friday outlined the force’s four main priorities for the months ahead, after having held a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides. The first priority, he said, is “strengthened operational effectiveness and resilience in the context of a challenging financial environment”, while the second is to […]

27.03.2026 12:42

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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign deal on defence cooperation, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. During an unannounced visit to the Gulf, Zelenskiy hopes to bolster support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, which is now in its fifth year, as […]

27.03.2026 12:39

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Nearly 400 young Cypriots compete in archaeology themed robot event

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) on Friday announced that it recently held the FIRST® LEGO® League Cyprus 2026 event, bringing together hundreds of students from across Cyprus for a major robotics event held at European University Cyprus. The event, titled UNEARTHED™ and held on March 21, focused on archaeology and attracted an impressively high number […]

27.03.2026 12:32

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Wales and Liverpool great Toshack denies son’s claims of dementia diagnosis

Wales and Liverpool great John Toshack has denied the claims made by his son that he has dementia, a report published in Spanish outlet El Mundo said on Friday. Toshack’s son Cameron, who works as a coach in Buriram, told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Wednesday that his father has been diagnosed […]

27.03.2026 12:32

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SMEs and retail savers to get stronger protection in bank reforms

European Parliament members (MEPs) have adopted new EU rules to address bank failures, aiming to protect taxpayers and depositors while minimising economic disruption. The reform establishes that the cost of bank failures should primarily be borne by shareholders, creditors and industry-funded safety nets, reducing reliance on public funds. It also expands the framework so that […]

27.03.2026 12:20

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Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy

White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries & Soy Cream Ganache For the blondies150g unsalted butter (melted)200g brown sugar1 egg + 1 yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g all-purpose flour100g white chocolate (coarsely chopped)125g raspberries (fresh or frozen)1 pinch of saltFor the white chocolate & soy ganache200g white chocolate200ml soy cooking creamZest of 1 lime (optional) Preheat the oven […]

27.03.2026 12:20

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Audit flags gaps in civil defence shelter readiness

The audit office on Friday highlighted a series of perceived weaknesses regarding the management and operation of evacuation shelters in its latest report, calling for  improved information and coordination among competent authorities. The findings follow a limited-scope audit focusing on the management and operation of civil defence shelters, with particular emphasis on the experience of […]

27.03.2026 12:18

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Bus drivers hold two‑hour work stoppage over traffic‑camera concerns

Bus drivers affiliated with the SEK and PEO unions will stage a two‑hour work stoppage on Friday morning, protesting what they say are unresolved problems linked to the island’s traffic‑camera system. In a joint statement, the unions said repeated warnings to the Transport Ministry had gone unanswered, despite concerns that the operation of the camera […]

27.03.2026 12:17

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Cyprus joins EU crackdown on misleading Black Friday discounts

Cyprus was among 23 EU member states that joined a coordinated consumer protection sweep which found that 30 per cent of online traders screened during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales referenced discounts incorrectly, according to results released this week by the European Commission and national authorities. The sweep, carried out with consumer protection authorities […]

27.03.2026 11:55

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DEI is dead? Trump orders federal contractors to eliminate it

President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking federal contractors and their subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, the White House said. Trump has cracked down on public and private organizations – from government agencies to private universities – over DEI practices. Civil rights advocates say DEI practices help address historic inequities […]

27.03.2026 11:49

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Finance minister hails landmark deal to modernise European borders

The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a political agreement on the most far-reaching overhaul of the bloc’s customs framework in nearly six decades, with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos describing it as the biggest reform since the creation of the Customs Union in 1968.  Speaking on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency, Keravnos said the deal would help the EU respond […]

27.03.2026 11:46

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White deserves another chance with England, says Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Ben White deserves another chance with the national team after the Arsenal defender returned to the squad for the first time in more than three years for World Cup warm-ups against Uruguay and Japan. White left the 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar early for personal reasons and later made […]

27.03.2026 11:34

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Paphos man hospitalised after being knocked off motorbike

A 39-year-old man from Paphos was hospitalised after being knocked off his motorcycle by a car which was being driven by a 35-year-old woman, the police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 12.15pm in the village of Yeroskipou, with the man suffering “serious” injuries to his head and right arm. He was taken […]

27.03.2026 10:47

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Cyprus parliament approves use of police body‑worn cameras

Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing police officers to use body‑worn cameras and install recording devices in patrol vehicles. The law sets out specific situations in which cameras may be activated, including arrests, searches, pursuits, responses to crime scenes and other high‑risk operations. Officers must inform members of the public when recording, except in […]

27.03.2026 10:45

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Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Friday to book a Miami Open final against Coco Gauff as the world number one bids to become the fifth woman to complete the ‘Sunshine Double’ after her title win at Indian Wells. Sabalenka took full advantage of a series of errors from Rybakina […]

27.03.2026 10:39

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Christodoulides hails creation of national centre for clinical documentation

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday hailed parliament’s approval of the government’s plans to create a national centre for clinical documentation. He described the centre’s creation as “another important reform and a decisive step towards the modernisation and improvement of health services”. “The government is consistently implementing its will for a health system which focuses on […]

27.03.2026 10:03

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Animafest brings together animation and European literature

A special programme of animated films inspired by classic and contemporary literary works by European authors is to be screened on Saturday in Nicosia, organised by Animafest Cyprus, in the framework of the Cyprus EU Presidency’s artistic events. A charming evening is scheduled in downtown Nicosia at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum. “From Goethe to […]

27.03.2026 10:00

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